Zamfara Bandits Free 70 Hostages After Military Air Strike 

At least seventy kidnapped victims have been freed  by bandits in Zamfara State following sustained air and ground troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA.

A military officer confirmed this  development to journalists on Sunday when contacted to find out the authenticity of the recent successes of the troops  at Zamfara west Senatorial District where ongoing onslaught against the bandits is being carried out.

According to the high level source from the military said on Thursday, more than 150 bandits launched an attack on  villages in Bukuyum LGA, namely;  Ruwan Jema, Yashi, Gasa Hula, Kurfan Danya, Rafin Maiki, Ruwa Rana, and Barikin Daji, and abducted residents.

The bandits were said to have first tried to escape with their victims after making large demands of ransom from their families.

However, when Operation FANSAN YAMMA  heard of the incident and quickly deployed troops  both land  and air assets to the area.

The Source said on sighting NAF aircraft, the bandits became disoriented. They abandoned  their victims into the surrounding bushes and attempted to escape on motorcycles. 

Six of the kidnapped victims, who are women, escaped that same day.

It was gathered that the troops  continued bombardment of the area which  ultimately forced the bandits to free all the remaining hostages.

Also, a  week earlier, the military launched heavy strikes on bandit camps in Gyado Forest, killing over 100 fighters, including their top commanders.

Though, Operation FANSAN YAMMA is  yet to make an official statement  regarding  the recent success recorded in the ongoing fight against banditry in the Northwest States.